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District of Maple Ridge
COUNCIL WORKSHOP
November 19, 2012
The Minutes of the Municipal Council Workshop held on November 19, 2012 at
9:00 a.m. in the Blaney Room of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple
Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose of transacting regular Municipal business.
PRESENT
Elected Officials Appointed Staff
Mayor E. Daykin J. Rule, Chief Administrative Officer
Councillor C. Ashlie K. Swift, General Manager of Community Development,
Councillor C. Bell Parks and Recreation Services
Councillor J. Dueck P. Gill, General Manager Corporate and Financial Services
Councillor A. Hogarth F. Quinn, General Manager Public Works and Development
Councillor M. Morden Services
C. Marlo, Manager of Legislative Services
ABSENT A. Gaunt, Confidential Secretary
Councillor B. Masse Other Staff as Required
D. Pollock, Municipal Engineer
B. McLeod, Manager of Parking Planning and Development
M. Millward, Facilities Operations Manager
D. Boag, Director of Parks and Facilities
L. Holitzki, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws
F. Armstrong, Manager of Corporate Communications
Note: These Minutes are posted on the Municipal Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was adopted (as circulated) (with the addition of the following
4.3 Motion to Present a Resolution to the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities Dealing with Medical Marihuana Licences
4.4 Municipal Scrap Metal Bylaw and Provincial Legislation
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2. MINUTES
R/2012-504
Minutes It was moved and seconded
November 5, 2012
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of
November 5, 2012 be adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
Note: The presentation by TransLink was dealt with at 10:17 a.m. following Item 4.1
3.1 TransLink Presentation
• Marisa Espinosa, Senior Manager, Service Planning
• Adam Hyslop, Planner, Service Planning
• Mark Erdman, Assistant Manager, Government Relations
Ms. Espinosa gave a PowerPoint presentation providing information on
Translink’s 2013 Bus Service Optimization Consultation. She outlined the
Service Optimization Program and its mandate and spoke to the guiding
principles used to run the program. She highlighted some of the changes
and/or improvements to services and focused on key services which will
affect Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows. She advised that the public consultation
program is beginning and that changes to services will not be implemented
until mid to late 2013.
The General Manager of Public Works and Development Services requested
that TransLink provide feedback from public consultation to Council and
District staff.
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Capital Works and Development Update
Presentation by the Municipal Engineer, the Manager of Park Planning and
Development and the Manager of Development and Environment Services
The Municipal Engineer gave a PowerPoint presentation highlighting some of
the larger projects currently underway through the Engineering Department.
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The Manager of Park Planning and Development provided an PowerPoint
giving an update on park projects completed and currently underway.
The Director of Parks and Facilities provided information on the trail systems
previously maintained by the Haney Horsemen and now maintained by the
District.
The Facilities and Operations Manager gave a PowerPoint presentation
highlighting facilities operations and outlining major facility projects over the
last 12 months.
Note: Councillor Dueck left the meeting at 9:53 a.m. and returned at 3:04 p.m.
when the meeting was reconvened.
The Manager of Development and Environmental Services gave a PowerPoint
presentation focusing on development applications in the downtown area
which have been recently built or are in process.
Note: The meeting was recessed at 10:42 a.m. and reconvened at 3:04 p.m.
Councillor Dueck chaired the reconvened meeting as Mayor Daykin and
Councillor Hogarth were not present.
4.2 Medical Marihuana
Staff report dated November 19, 2012 recommending that staff be directed
to work with legal counsel to prepare Zoning and other bylaw amendments
needed to establish the production of medical marihuana as a permitted use
in agricultural zones.
The Director of Planning reviewed the legal status of medical marihuana
production.
The Planner reviewed the report.
R/2012-505
Medical Marihuana
Forward to Council It was moved and seconded
That the staff report dated November 13, 2012 titled “Medical
Marihuana” be forwarded to the November 27, 2012 Council
Meeting.
CARRIED
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4.3 Motion to Present a Resolution to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Dealing with Medical Marihuana Licences
Councillor Morden spoke to a resolution pertaining to medical marihuana that
he wished Council to consider. Councillor Dueck requested that the resolution
be dealt with at the November 27, 2012 Council Meeting as a Notice of
Motion.
4.4 Municipal Scrap Metal Bylaw and Provincial Legislation
Councillor Morden requested an update on differences between municipal
legislation and provincial legislation pertaining to scrap metal dealers.
The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws advised that local scrap metal
dealers are required to comply with the District’s bylaw. She also advised that
Provincial Regulations will only supercede municipal bylaws if they exceed the
local one.
5. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL – Nil
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil
8. ADJOURNMENT – 3:33 p.m.
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E. Daykin, Mayor
Certified Correct
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C. Marlo, Corporate Officer